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Spicy Masale Bhaat

One of my favorite rice dishes – this Maharashtrian style Masale Bhaat which literally translates to “Masala Rice”. I love how quick and easy this rice dish is to put together, and the blend of vegetables I use in this dish are not typical but yet taste great!
This dish uses Goda Masala – a very Maharashtrian Masala that I was first introduced to back in the early 2000’s by my dear blog friend Anita of “A Mad Tea Party”. She has this great post on making Goda Masala at home. I have made Goda masala at home many a times thanks to her, but now found a really good brand in the store and have stuck to it for the past couple of years! It’s just easier though i do favor the homemade variety anyday 🙂

Method:
Cook the rice, cool and spread in a platter.
In a pan, heat the oil, add the cumin seeds and the whole spices (cinnamon, cloves and bay leaves). Add the green chillies and onions and sauté for a few minutes. Then add the chopped gavar/cluster beans, green peas, potato, salt and the dry spice powders. Mix well. Add about a cup of water and cook covered with a lid on a low flame until the vegetables are tender and cooked. Open the lid and allow all the water to evaporate. Add this mixture to the rice, some more salt if needed and mix gently. Serve hot with raita.

Indian Sweets – the famous Mysore Pak actually – locked in a box :-) request to buy if you want some

Plates of Masala Dosa – the ever famous South Indian breakfast delicacy – ready to be served!!

A half eaten plate of Vada and Kadubu Idli – idli made in a cylinder shaped leaf container, served on a traditional banana leaf – prominent in South India, the banana leaf lends the dish an authentic taste that is best experienced!!

A beautiful home in the city

Onions and Potatoes galore and the local market

Fresh Flowers – Jasmine, Marigolds and Firecracker Flowers…

The beautiful Gopuram of the Nanjangud temple in Nanjangud near Mysore

Squash with Moong Dal

The bright board of a Fruit juice center :-)

The insides of a fresh fruit stall.. and a dazed store boy :-)

Moong Dal or Mung Dal

Bananas

Roadside market

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Mumbai style spicy Tawa Pulao

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The yummy deserts!

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